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Is there anything Mab can't command Harry to do? (Getting out of the WK idea.)
Avernite:
--- Quote from: Bad Alias on February 27, 2019, 05:21:55 PM ---Someone asked Jim about how the mantle goes away when he has iron in him and about that scene where he breaks Winter Law. The question was something like, isn't that a contradiction. Jim replied with something like, it seems that way; doesn't it. I took it to mean that it was meant to look that way but wasn't. Intentionally ambiguous. I don't think that answers the question, but I think we should keep it in mind during the "is his back broken" debate.
I personally am on the "not broken" side.
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I agree there; apart from Mab not welching on a specific agreement to heal Harry, the iron argument is even stronger to me - there can't be an ongoing crutch applied because iron would destroy any Mab-made crutch (even if temporarily), and it doesn't show.
And if Harry goes against Winter Law without getting out of the Knight business, Mab can and will punish him for it.
nadia.skylark:
--- Quote ---And if Harry goes against Winter Law without getting out of the Knight business, Mab can and will punish him for it.
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Very true. On a related note, does anyone have any theories for why Mab hasn't given Harry a way to know what Winter Law is before he breaks it?
Mira:
--- Quote from: Avernite on February 27, 2019, 06:25:42 PM ---I agree there; apart from Mab not welching on a specific agreement to heal Harry, the iron argument is even stronger to me - there can't be an ongoing crutch applied because iron would destroy any Mab-made crutch (even if temporarily), and it doesn't show.
And if Harry goes against Winter Law without getting out of the Knight business, Mab can and will punish him for it.
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No, she isn't welching, she agreed to heal him, and she did... However she didnt't agree to not break it again if she is displeased with him.... Nor did she agree to not make him think she broke it again... That's why one shouldn't bargain with the Fae..
Bad Alias:
--- Quote from: nadia.skylark on February 27, 2019, 07:14:57 PM ---Very true. On a related note, does anyone have any theories for why Mab hasn't given Harry a way to know what Winter Law is before he breaks it?
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Someone mentioned that Winter Law may have a way for Harry to get out of the mantel. He didn't agree to a term of service, so, in theory, the two or three years he's been the Winter Knight may have completely satisfied his end of the deal. Also, knowing all the rules could make it a lot easier for Harry to not do what Mab wants Harry to do.
morriswalters:
The effects of iron on the Mantle and the effects of breaking Winter Law are distinct and different. And Harry isn't surprised in Cold Days that his legs cease to work when he attempts to break Winter Law.. Remember that the only weasel in the room is Harry. Mab has been true to her word. I read his experience as a warning to Harry about the trying to weasel out yet again. Possibly the leg repair is an enchantment separate from the Mantle.
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